Ardmore Round Tower
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Ama&Papa
N 51° 56.916 W 007° 43.564
29U E 587554 N 5756087
A very tall, round, stone building built as a refuge from invaders before the popular castles of the middle ages.
Waymark Code: WM3RA
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 11/14/2005
Views: 68
The tower is situated at the highest point in Ardmore and affords spectacular views in all directions.
The round tower, which was built in the 12th Century, stands at 29 metres high and is comprised of four floors. There are four windows on the top floor of the tower, each being equi-distant from the other. There are a number of simpler openings on the other floors, which also provide light. The entrance doorway is roughly four metres from the ground. The round tower was to serve as a refuge for inhabitants of the settlement and was also used a safe storage location for their various possessions, which would have included books, chalices etc.
If you enjoy a challenge, email me the answer to the following.
What is the origin of the distinctive wear marks on the door sill?
Accessibility: Full access
Condition: Intact
Admission Charge?: no
Website: [Web Link]
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